Among the rugged SUVs, a few have raised interest, such as the Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour. Both offer a combination of power, performance, and advanced features. This blog compares these two giants on their specifications, interior comfort levels, and above all, their safety value. Join us as we explore what makes Toyota’s Fortuner different from Ford’s Endeavour.
Also Read: Ford Endeavour In Detail!
Ford Endeavour Specifications
| Engine | 2.2 L l TDCi | 3.2 L l TDCi |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Power | 118 KW @ 3200 rpm | 147 KW @ 3000 rpm |
| Torque | 385 NM @ 1600-2500 rpm | 470 NM @ 1750-2500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed AT | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | |
Toyota Fortuner Specifications
| Engine | 1GD-FTV Turbocharged D-4D I4 | 2TR-FE I4 Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Power | 150 KW (MT) @
3420 rpm 150 KW (AT) @ 3000-3420 rpm |
122 KW @ 5220 rpm |
| Torque | 420 NM (MT) @ 1380-3420 rpm
500 NM (AT) @ 1620-2820 rpm |
254 NM @ 4020 rpm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | |
Exterior
| Ford Endeavour | Toyota Fortuner | |
| Fog Lamp | Rear Fog Lamp | LED Front Fog Lamp
Rear Fog Lamp |
| Head & Rear Lamps | Rear Spoiler with High Mounted Stop Lamp & LED Tail Lamps | Dusk Sensing LED Headlamps with LED Line-Guide & New Design Split LED Rear Combination Lamps |
| Skid Plate | Skid Plates with Silver Finish | New Design Front Bumper with Skid Plate |
| Chrome | Chrome Radiator Grille & Chrome Interior Door Handles | Chrome Plated Door Handles and Window Beltline |
| Mirrors | Body Coloured Door Handles with Power Foldable & Adjustable Outside Mirrors | Electrically Adjustable, Retractable Side Mirrors with Side Turn Indicators |
Interior
| Ford Endeavour | Toyota Fortuner | |
| Upholstery | Leather Upholstery and Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Steering Wheel | Leather Seats, Cabin Wrapped in Soft Upholstery, Metallic Accents and Woodgrain-Patterned Ornamentation* with Perforation |
| 2nd Row Seat Foldability | 2nd Row Seat 60:40 Tip & Slide, Fold Flat and 2nd Row Seat with Reclining and Sliding Function | 2nd Row: 60:40 Split Fold, Slide, Recline & One-Touch Tumble |
| 3rd Row Seat Foldability | 3rd Row Seat 50:50 Flat Fold | 3rd Row: One-Touch Easy Space-Up with Recline |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Seater | 7 Seater |
| Infotainment | The 12-inch touchscreen and two USB ports with Android Auto/Apple Carplay | 8.0 DA Touch Screen Audio with Capacitive Switches (BT, USB, Android Auto / Apple CarPlay) |
| Speakers | 10 Speakers are present in all variants of the car. | Premium JBL Speakers (11N Speakers Including Subwoofer & Amplifier) presen in 4WD only |
Convenience
| Ford Endeavour | Toyota Fortuner | |
| Park Assist | Semi-Auto Parallel Park Assist helps locate the right-sized parking spot and steers your SUV in. Simply take your hands off and watch it park perfectly. | Park Assist: Back Monitor, Front and Rear Sensors with MID Indication |
| Climate Control | AC, Rear AC Vents, Automatic climate control | Front only Ventilated Seats, AC, Blower& Vents on Roof Rear AC Vents, Automatic climate control |
| Steering | Power Steering, Adjustable Steering, Leather steering wheels | Power Steering, Adjustable Steering, Multifunction Steering Wheel, |
Safety
| Ford Endeavour | Toyota Fortuner | |
| Airbags | Seven Airbags and ultra-high-strength steel provide a network of protection, with front-seat driver and passenger airbags as well as seat-mounted side airbags. Side-curtain airbags provide protection for people in the front and the back. There is even an airbag for the driver’s knees. | 7 SRS Airbags in the form of the driver and passenger airbag, 2 curtain airbags, Driver knee airbags, Driver side airbag and Front passenger side airbag |
| Safety Ratings | The Ford Endeavour has a consistent 5-star safety rating across various crash test programs, including ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP | 5-star safety rating from various organisations, including ASEAN NCAP and ANCAP. |
| ABS & EBD | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD |
| Traction Control | Traction Control System | TRC (Traction Control System) |
| Hill Assist | Hill Launch Assist | HAC (Hill Assist Control) |
| Stability Assistance | Electronic Stability Program | VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) with BA (Brake Assist) |
Ford Endeavour Price in India
₹33.81 Lakh onwards
Toyota Fortuner Price in India
₹39.76 Lakh Onwards
Also Read: Toyota Fortuner: Top 5 Features
Choose Your Path: Endeavour or Fortuner
Both the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour offer a good balance of power and performance. The former is more refined while at the same time having more comfort and luxury. While the latter shows ruggedness and gives an air of adventure. But the Toyota Fortuner ground clearance is 225 mm. What then is the final consideration between the two? It depends upon preference and value placed. Perhaps, if you are looking to choose the best family SUV or looking for a formidable off-road companion, then the Fortuner and Endeavour can provide just the right starting point.
